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He added: "There has been a resurgence when it comes to beer in recent years, with more breweries across the UK than as far back as 1901 and as many as 25 in our county alone.

"Beer used to be seen as an old man's drink but now it attracts all ages. It's a good job in this weather that it is a drink for all seasons too!"

Some of Nottingham's finest beers were sold at the festival, including pints from Castle Rock, the Blue Monkey brewery in Giltbrook, the Funfair brewery in Elston and the Lincoln Green brewery in Hucknall.

As well as the beer, food stalls offered a tasty way for punters to line their stomachs and entertainment took place across the weekend, with bands, quizes and the traditional Morris dancers.

And, despite the rain, visitors spirits were not dampened and they still had a thirst on for a taste of the local produce.

Gary Wright, 61 of Ilkeston, said had been going to the festival since 1998 and always wanted to come back for more.

He said: “We always have a good day at this festival, every time since I started coming, which was the 3rd ever event.

“There is plenty to try out and always new things on offer. I shall be enjoying myself again this year!”

David Sandall, 53 of Sandiacre, was a first time visitor to the festival and enjoyed what he saw.

He said: “I have been a real ale drinker for years but finally thought to myself it was time to go the whole hog, sign up to CAMRA and throw myself into the festivals.

“It is just as good if not better than any of the ones I have tried in the past few months and I will definitely be coming back again.”

His wife Lynn, 51, was not much of an ale drinker but even so, she enjoyed the experience.

She said: “It is just a really lovely day with friendly people and a good time. Plus he is enjoying it a lot!”

The festival is open until 10:30pm on Saturday and between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday.

For more information about the Newark division of CAMRA, visit its website at www.newarkcamra.org.uk.